An atypical aneurysmal bone cyst of the head of the humerus, arthroscopic treatment: a case report.

Abstract

Curettage and bone grafting are the accepted methods of treatment of aneurysmal bone cysts. Unfortunately, recurrence is common. We treated a patient with atypical aneurysmal bone cyst of the head of the humerus that lacked aneurysmal dilatation by arthroscopic curettage without bone grafting. New bone formation and remodeling was observed in this patient. There was no evidence of recurrence. Arthroscopic curettage without bone grafting is a simple and effective treatment for aneurysmal bone cyst.

• Authors: B Saccomanni
• Journal: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (Arch Orthop Trauma Surg) Vol. 128 Issue 11 Pg. 1279-82 (Nov 2008) ISSN: 1434-3916 [Electronic] Germany
• PMID: 18004576 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Arthroscopy
• Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Humans
• Humerus (surgery)
• Male
• Radiography
• Young Adult